Buzău climate
Buzău (Romania) has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa). The average temperature over the year is 12 °C54 °F, and about 561 mm22 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Buzău climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 236 | −523 | −229 | 381.5 | 26 |
| Feb | 541 | −425 | 133 | 291.1 | 21 |
| Mar | 1253 | 033 | 643 | 341.3 | 13 |
| Apr | 1864 | 642 | 1253 | 411.6 | 2 |
| May | 2475 | 1253 | 1864 | 582.3 | 0 |
| Jun | 2983 | 1661 | 2272 | 783.1 | 0 |
| Jul | 3189 | 1865 | 2577 | 622.4 | 0 |
| Aug | 3289 | 1865 | 2577 | 431.7 | 0 |
| Sep | 2578 | 1355 | 1966 | 441.7 | 0 |
| Oct | 1864 | 644 | 1254 | 532.1 | 2 |
| Nov | 1051 | 235 | 643 | 391.5 | 9 |
| Dec | 439 | −326 | 032 | 421.7 | 23 |
| Year | 3289 | −523 | 1254 | 56122 | 95 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86% | 74% | 1.3 | 9:07 |
| Feb | 82% | 74% | 2.1 | 10:20 |
| Mar | 74% | 67% | 3.3 | 11:47 |
| Apr | 68% | 63% | 4.6 | 13:26 |
| May | 64% | 62% | 5.6 | 14:51 |
| Jun | 60% | 58% | 6.1 | 15:37 |
| Jul | 54% | 50% | 6.1 | 15:18 |
| Aug | 51% | 42% | 5.5 | 14:04 |
| Sep | 58% | 55% | 4.0 | 12:27 |
| Oct | 71% | 60% | 2.6 | 10:51 |
| Nov | 82% | 71% | 1.5 | 9:27 |
| Dec | 87% | 73% | 1.1 | 8:46 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Buzău is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C89 °F and a low of 18 °C65 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 2 °C36 °F and lows −5 °C23 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 26.5 °C47.7 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 561 mm22 in. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 35% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (78 mm3.1 in), the driest is February (29 mm1.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 51% in August to 87% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 42%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in July to 10 km/h (6 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 8.8 hours in December to 15.6 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in January, about 15 cm).
Best time to visit Buzău
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and June and September: average highs of 24 °C75 °F to 29 °C83 °F with 44 mm1.7 in to 78 mm3.1 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 2 °C36 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Buzău
- Winter (December–February) — highs 236 to 5 °C41 °F, lows −523 to −3 °C26 °F, about 36 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1253 to 24 °C75 °F, lows 033 to 12 °C53 °F, about 45 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2983 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 1661 to 18 °C65 °F, about 61 mm2.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1051 to 25 °C78 °F, lows 235 to 13 °C55 °F, about 45 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Buzău compares
Compared with Ploieşti, about 68 km to the west, Buzău has practically the same average temperature and receives 13% less precipitation (561 mm22 in vs 643 mm25 in). The difference is largest in July (0.7 °C1.2 °F warmer).
Of the 20 places in Romania covered by World Climates, Buzău is the 8th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 17th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Romania climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Szeged (Hungary, Dfa), Subotica (Serbia, Dfa) and Armavir (Russia, Dfa).
Nearby places
- Ploieşti 68 km · 12 °C53 °F · 643 mm25 in
- Brăila 90 km · 12 °C54 °F · 509 mm20 in
- Bucharest 98 km · 12 °C54 °F · 615 mm24 in
- Galaţi 100 km · 12 °C54 °F · 509 mm20 in
- Braşov 111 km · 9 °C49 °F · 784 mm31 in
- Bacău 158 km · 11 °C52 °F · 621 mm24 in
- Piteşti 158 km · 11 °C52 °F · 747 mm29 in
- Ruse 161 km · 13 °C55 °F · 607 mm24 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Buzău?
July is the warmest month in Buzău, with an average high of 31 °C (89 °F) and an average low of 18 °C (65 °F).
What is the coldest month in Buzău?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 2 °C (36 °F) and an average low of -5 °C (23 °F).
When does it rain the most in Buzău?
June is the wettest month with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 29 mm (1.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Buzău?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and June and September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.